From Chicken Wire Bars to David Allan Coe: Outlaw Country Memories
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Peter Boyles Show - May 2, 2026 Hour 1:
A conversation between Peter Boyles and Mike Boyle (no relation) - This hour focuses on the death of David Allen Coe at age 86 and his role in the outlaw country movement. The conversation covers Coe’s music, controversies, and place alongside artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
The host shares personal stories from concerts, radio work, and time spent around country performers, including Johnny Rodriguez, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Discussion also touches on the culture around outlaw country, from Texas dance halls to “chicken wire” bars, along with listener memories and a live call-in conversation about the era.
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